Visitation:  Friday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Service:  Friday, Nov. 1, at 12 p.m.  Location:  Burke Lutheran Church in Madison Jane Marie Ford Bennett, 66, passed away at home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, with her loving husband by her side following a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma Jane was born on January 14, 1953, in Shawano, to Leland and Borgny (Bruland) Ford. She and G. Cortez Bennett were united in marriage on October 29, 1994, at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon. She was a graduate of Horicon High School and MATC and worked the last 22 years as a senior grade recorder at UW Law School. Jane is remembered as being a tireless, kind, smart, efficient and cheerful colleague. In 2018 the UW Law School faculty awarded Jane with their Unsung Hero’s Award. She loved her family and friends unconditionally, always there with a helping hand, advice, a shoulder to cry on, or a reprimand if called for!  With her generous heart, Jane would readily cook up a meal, bake cookies or pies as needed, or go off on a shopping spree to buy gifts. Jane had the voice of an angel and loved to sing. She made the best of any situation and always looked at life with a positive outlook. Jane is survived by her husband, Cortez; she was ”Mama Jane” to step-sons, Cortez (fiancée Dawn) and Curtis (Jennifer); Grandma Jane to Monique, Nigel (fiancée Rachel), Isaiah, Jaden and Jasmine; and Great-Grandma Jane to Avyanna, Ry’Kia, Amiyah, Olivia and Ezra. She also leaves behind siblings, Kathleen (William) Brewer, Karen (Donald) Krajeck, Robert (Linda) Ford, and Susan (Peter) Oechsner; also sisters-in-law, Margaret Jefferson and Treva King, along with many other dear relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant niece, Amber Oechsner.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday, Nov. 1 at Burke Lutheran Church in Madison. A celebration of life will be held at Burke Lutheran Church, 5720 Portage Rd, Madison, WI on Friday, Nov. 1, at 12 p.m. with Pastor Robert Neubert officiating. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the UW Law School for their kind gifts of friendship, meals and support during her illness; UW Hospitals, Capitol Lakes Rehab, the Agrace Magenta team and Good People for their kind and compassionate care. Memorials may be made to Annshope.org

Private family services were held Gail M. Strohbusch, 57, of Horicon passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Gail was born the daughter of Michael Bath on February 19, 1962. Gail was raised by her father Michael and his wife Mary. She was a 1980 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. Gail was then united in marriage to Donald Strohbusch on July 23, 1982, in Horicon. She continued her schooling and went on to serve and take care of others as an LPN. She had worked for 20 plus years at Columbus Care Center and then went on to work 10 plus years for Dodge Correctional until her health declined. In her spare time, Gail loved going on gaming trips as well as playing casino games online. She loved to travel with her husband to see her children and her grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered as a remarkable and strong woman with a quick wit who couldn’t be held down and was always the bigger person. Gail is survived by her husband, Donnie of Horicon; her children, Angela (Charlie) Roze of Green Bay, Leah (fiancé Sam Hinz) Strohbusch of Horicon, Shawn Strohbusch of Pierre, SD; her special son-in-law, Nathan Lyman of Horicon; her grandchildren, Justin, Shaun, Andrea Lyman and Ben Roze; her siblings, Michael (Sue) Bath of LA, Jim Bath of NC, Jeff Bath of Baltimore, MD, Michelle Munday of Taylorsville, NC, Barb Farley of Franford, DE, Dawn (Don) Strahota of Beaver Dam, and Scott (Holly) Bath of Taylorsville, NC; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandmother, Isabelle Guthrie. Private family services were held. Memorials may be made in memory of Gail to: Heritage for the Blind, The Diabetes Association, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness. *The pain is finally over… you were welcomed into the nonjudgmental arms of the afterlife. Koepsell Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

John “Jack” A. Puerling, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, while in hospice care in Ormond Beach, FL. Jack was born October 15, 1928, in Grafton. Witty, charming, and an avid hunter, he enjoyed travel, numbers, math, musical instruments, playing cards, ping pong, chess, tennis, golf, building architecture, and business.  He was an accomplished pilot, an accountant with accreditation from the International Society of Accountants (1948), and a member of the Navy Reserves from 1946 to 1952.  A lifelong businessman and successful entrepreneur, Jack owned and operated Capitol Motors (automotive sales), and J.P. Investments (building spec homes). Jack is survived by his daughter, Lee Annette (Ken) Nyberg; his grandson, John (LeEllyn) Nyberg; his granddaughter, (adopted daughter) Lindsey Puerling; his nephew, Mark (Dawn) Puerling; and extended family, relatives, and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Catherine; his daughter, Elizabeth Puerling; and his grandson, Brian Nyberg.  Visitation will be held at Phillip Funeral Home at 1420 W. Paradise Drive, West Bend, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.  Private family graveside burial service will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans or the Alzheimer’s Association. The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family, (262) 338-2050, www. phillipfuneralhome.com

Visitation: December 7 from 10 to 11 a.m.  Service:  December 7 at 11 a.m.  Location:  Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaver Dam Maryann Kenitz, 90, was born to eternal life on October 21, 2019, at Serenity Villa in Slinger. Maryann was born the daughter of John and Mary (Starszak) Rzutkiewicz on August 6, 1929, in Milwaukee. She attended Pulaski High School in Milwaukee and Milwaukee-Downer College. She was a nurse at Milwaukee County Hospital and St. Francis Hospital for 15 years. She was united in marriage to Curtis Kenitz on September 7, 1949. After moving to Mayville, she worked with her husband, Dr. Curtis Kenitz, in his office. Maryann was a Sunday school teacher for 26 years, a member and a secretary of Wisconsin Foundation for Vision Awareness. She was also active in the Badger Shrine Auxiliary, Mayville Rotary Club, Mayville Senior Center, and the Friends of the Horicon Marsh. She was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaver Dam. Maryann is survived by her sons, Scott (Mary) Kenitz of Hartford and Gregg (Tamara) Kenitz of Lancaster, PA; her grandchildren, Mike (Rachel), Dan, Joe (Kim), Steve (Ally), Erin, John (Leigh), and Jeremy (Christina), and step-grandchildren, Lacy (Thomas) Ayer, Kyle (Shannon) Stoltzfus, and Kayla Stoltzfus. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; further survived by sisters-in-laws, Rosina Kenitz of Oak Park, IL, and Ginger Dable of Wales, WI; as well as, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Curtis; her in-laws, Curtis and Ann; and brothers, John and Justin (Boots); sister, Agnes; and brother-in-law, Bill. Visitation will be held on December 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaver Dam. A memorial service in memory of Maryann will be held on December 7, at 11 a.m. at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaver Dam (700 Mill St., Beaver Dam, WI. 53916) with the Fr. Oscar Rozo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaver Dam. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Patti Liethen and nurse Deb, the nursing staff at Aurora Medical Center Washington County, the staff of Horizon Hospice Care, and all of the staff at Serenity Villa for their loving care and generous support. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Friday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to noon  Service:  Friday, Oct. 24, at 12 p.m.  Location:  St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville John M. Youngbeck, 87, was born on February 29, 1932, at his Aunt Eva Steinhorst’s house, located at 313 Bridge Street in Mayville. He passed away on Friday, Oct. 18. He was especially happy to reach the leap year age of 21 in 2016, so he could finally drink legally. John proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. In 1954 John was deployed to the Korean War, where he served as a Sergeant Major in the 366th Aviation Engineers. John was an active participant in Mayville community life. He was a member of the American Legion Post 69 for 55 years, and served as president of both the Mayville Lions Club and the Mayville Chamber of Commerce. For years you could find him cooking large batches of chicken over an open barbecue for the Lions Club, or manning the beer tent at any number of community celebrations. As a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, John served on the board of elders, and sang with his wife Evelyn in the church choir for more than 50 years. Music was an important part of John’s life. As an accomplished saxophone player, John played in high school and community bands, but he was most proud of playing with the University of Wisconsin - Madison marching band. He reminisced about how, after UW home games, the marching band would march to the VA hospital in Madison and play to an audience of veterans in their hospital rooms. John was the owner and operator of Youngbeck Oil Company, a family petroleum distribution business, which he ran as a third generation owner for 43 years. He served over 425 farm, factory, and fuel oil customers in Mayville and the surrounding area. His yellow gas truck and his friendly wave were recognized by many in the community and countryside. In the early 1970s, John opened Mayville’s first recreational vehicle business, Sportcraft, where he sold Ski-doo snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles. John’s hobby was travel. Family vacations to destinations like Disneyland, the Grand Canyon and Washington, DC, evolved into European and South American adventures. He loved to visit son, John, in Atlanta, and daughter, Barbara, in San Francisco, where he delighted in discovering the latest and best in dining and entertainment. John worked hard and played hard. He was well known for his joke-telling, hijinks, and keen sense of humor. He was most happy when celebrating any occasion with family and friends, always with a gin martini in his hand. John was married to Evelyn May Sang on February 15, 1952. They were married for 45 years, until Evelyn’s death in 1997. In 1999, John met his current partner, Betty Ann Beall. They have been together for 20 years. John is survived by his children, John, Jr., and Barbara; his grandchildren, Nathan, Carey, Wren, Jessica and Elizabeth; his great-grandchildren, Lilly and Lucy; his partner, Betty Beall; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Blagoue. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity are appreciated. A memorial gathering will be held prior from 11 a.m. to the time of the service at noon at church. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, at 12 p.m. noon at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with the Rev. Don Weiss officiating. Burial will take place at St. John’s Cemetery in Mayville. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

Visitation:  Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.  Location:  Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira Gary L. Walker, 69, of Brownsville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at his home. Gary was born the son of Herbert and Gladys (Neitzel) Walker on May 26, 1950. He was a 1969 graduate of Mayville High School. Gary was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam. He had retired from Metalcraft after 40 plus years as a welder. Gary was united in marriage to Kathleen Lienhard on May 27, 1994, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira. In his spare time Gary loved being outdoors and cherished the time gardening, hunting, and fishing. Gary is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathy of Brownsville; his children; his brother, Kevin Walker of Mayville; sister, Constance (Mike) Melter of Hartford; his brother-in-law Roger (Nancy) Lienhard of Cottage Grove, MN; sister- in-law, Cindy (Rick) Bohnert of Omro; his nephew, Ryan (Desiree) Lienhard of Woodbury, MN, and Marcus (Melissa) Lienhard of Tampa, FL; his great-nieces and nephews, Paige, Claire, Langston, Sterling, and Miller. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Harold (Adeline) Lienhard. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Funeral services for Gary will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira with Pastor Rom A. Pegram officiating. Burial will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery, Town of Lomira with military honors conducted by the Bintzler-Waehler Lomira American Legion Post 347. Special thanks to the Pastor Rom, Brownsville and Fond du Lac First Responders for their care and support. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.Koepsell FH.com

Visitation:  Thursday, Oct. 24, from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m.  Service:  Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m.  Location:  St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam Beulah L. Sommercorn, 94, of Beaver Dam, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Prairie Ridge in Beaver Dam. Beulah Lorraine Sommercorn was born on October 18, 1925, in Beaver Dam, to the late Elmer and Veronica (Dollenjack) Wendt.  After graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1943, Beulah worked at Monarch Range in Beaver Dam until 1949. On May 7, 1949, she was united in marriage with Fredrich J. Sommercorn at St. Peter's rectory in Beaver Dam. Beulah also worked at Green Giant and Wisconsin Cheeseman and then in the deli at Piggly Wiggly until she retired in 1987. Beulah was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Beaver Dam and she enjoyed delivering Meals-on-Wheels. She was also a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Beaver Dam. Survivors include her children and grandchildren, Charles (Linda) Sommercorn of Green Oaks, IL, and their children Michael and Jenna, James (Marnie) Sommercorn, of Scotsdale, AZ, John (Rachel) Sommercorn of Appleton, and their children, Sara and Ryan, and Robert (Amy) Sommercorn of Beaver Dam, and their children, Alex and Hannah; two sisters-in-law, Helen Waldera and Joan Bachhuber; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Fritz. Friends and family will gather at the St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish – Mission Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Michael Erwin will officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in Beaver Dam. If desired, memorials be made in Beulah L. Sommercorn's name to St. Katharine Drexel Parish or to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staffs at Prairie Ridge and Generations Hospice for the loving care they provided for Beulah. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www. KoepsellFH.com.